College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Arts Education Theory, Practice and Potential
Module EFPM906 for 2021/2
Module EFPM906 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM906: Arts Education Theory, Practice and Potential
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the nature of learning in and through the arts (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art);
- To develop knowledge through research and practice of how the arts can be brought together with each other and in interdisciplinary approaches
- To provide an introduction to the importance of the arts in educational futures
- To develop knowledge and understanding of specific issues related to learning and teaching the arts in different educational and cultural contexts
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental elements and characteristics of Art, Dance, Drama and Music in education 2. recognise ways in which the arts can contribute to learning in other subjects 3. identify, and demonstrate a systematic understanding of, the nature and value of the arts to educational futures 4. demonstrate a specialised knowledge of, and evaluate, the significance of learning and teaching the arts in different educational settings; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. reflect critically upon, and evaluate your own, understanding of learning and teaching in the arts, with an awareness of social and cultural context 6. examine and appraise the module content, and research literature in order to question, modify and inform your own professional practice |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. synthesise and organise ideas to present an argument 8. undertake both directed and independent study to recognise, justify and analyse key ideas in the literature relating these to practice 9. present ideas in multi-modal ways, engaging in critical and reflective debate |